Hamilton County property record for 5311 Ward St, Cincinnati, OH 45227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 995 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,994 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-0002-0047-00 |
| Primary APN | 034-0002-0047-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 995 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,667 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 323 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5311 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45227-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF4 |
| Legal Description | 5311 WARD AVE 40 X 140 LOT 21 J MORTENS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MORTENS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 5500 |
5311 Ward St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1998.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5311 WARD ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998139142 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7713 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 5311 WARD ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-1833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5311 WARD ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000125947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14525/625 |
| Instrument | 2021-0125947 |
| Name | PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.83% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5311 Ward St was $1,994 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Cincinnati City |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,994.00 (+2.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,228 (-) Land $13,556 Building $28,672 | $120,650 Land $38,730 Building $81,920 |
| 2024 | $1,939.00 (-4.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,228 (-) Land $13,556 Building $28,672 | |
| 2023 | $2,033.00 (+81.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,228 (+69.28%) Land $13,556 Building $28,672 | $120,650 Land $38,730 Building $81,920 |
| 2022 | $1,118.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,945 Land $6,682 Building $18,263 | |
| 2020 | $71,270 Land $19,090 Building $52,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5311 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5311 Ward St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 800,000 people · EPA ID OH3102612 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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